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Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Picturing the Century: One Hundred Years of Photography From the National Archives 
 Photographs of 20th century American social history that "depict both the mundane and high political drama, society's failings as well as its triumphs, war's ugliness as well as its bravery." Browse by time period ("gallery") or photographer ("portfolio"). From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/picturing_the_century/home.html Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Photograph Collections: History, United States History Last updated Jul 28, 2005 Genealogists/Family Historians: African American Research
Overview of the resources of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for researching African American genealogy, including pre-Civil War, military, and post-Civil War records. Includes papers on specific topics, such as the Amistad case, the Freedmen's Bureau, and records of post-Civil War federal agencies; and links to other resources on Black history and genealogy. http://www.archives.gov/genealogy/heritage/african-american/ Topics: Black Resources, Families, History, Hobbies, People Last updated Jul 28, 2005 Teaching With Documents: Migration North to Alaska
This site presents "photographs, letters, drawings, and acts [that] highlight some of the economic, social, and political factors that prompted thousands to migrate" to Alaska. Topics include the Alaska Purchase Treaty (which resulted in the transfer of the territory of Alaska from Russia to the United States), the Alaska Gold Rush, and migration and settlement in the state. Also includes forms for document and photo analysis. From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/alaska/#resources Topics: Correspondence, History, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Jul 28, 2005 A Primer on Disaster Preparedness, Management and Response: Paper-Based Materials
This "handbook presents guidelines for general facilities preparation and response to a variety of events both natural (storms, floods) and man-made (hazardous material accidents)" for preserving "books, documents, and other paper-based materials." Includes recommendations for cleaning and drying flood-damaged materials, dealing with mold and mildew, and related topics. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/preservation/emergency-prep/disaster-prep-primer.html Topics: Archives, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Science Last updated Sep 8, 2005 The National Archives in Seattle, Washington
Describes this regional branch of the National Archives and Records Administration, which serves as a "depository and center for research in historical records from Federal agencies and courts in the Pacific Northwest including Idaho, Oregon, and Washington" state. Features guides to the Seattle branch and its holdings, finding aids, a list of services available to the public, a FAQ, and a downloadable booklet on this regional branch. http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/seattle/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jul 30, 2005 Archival Research Catalog (ARC)
The "online catalog of the holdings of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in the Washington, DC area, Regional Archives, and Presidential Libraries." Includes photographs, drawings, maps, charts, and textual documents. Also features several exhibits organized by theme and a research guide. From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/ Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, The United States Presidency Last updated Sep 4, 2007 Picturing the Century: Portfolio: Dorothea Lange
Several photographs by Dorothea Lange, documenting conditions in California during the Great Depression and World War II. Includes a short biography of Lange. From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/picturing_the_century/portfolios/port_lange.html Topics: Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Notable People: Women, Photograph Collections: History, Photography Last updated Jul 28, 2005 Federal Register: November 2, 2006, Notice [Automated Targeting System]
Notice published in the November 2, 2006, Federal Register about the Automated Targeting System (ATS) "which is the enforcement screening module associated with the Treasury Enforcement Communications System" and provides anti-terrorist "screening of both inbound and outbound cargo, travelers, and conveyances" without the knowledge of those being screened. Includes lists of types of individuals covered and information maintained by the system, and details about use, retention, and disposal of records. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/06-9026.htm Topics: International Trade, National Security Last updated Dec 6, 2006 William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
The Clinton Library "is responsible for preserving and processing in perpetuity the official Presidential records, audiovisual materials, and artifacts of the Clinton Administration." The site includes biographies of Bill and Hillary Clinton, many photographs of the Clinton family, and links to related information. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), which administers the library. http://www.clintonlibrary.gov/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 24, 2004 Presidential Libraries
This site includes a history of the Presidential Library system, a description of holdings, and links to the sites for the libraries of George Herbert Walker Bush, Jimmy Carter, Dwight Eisenhower, Gerald Ford, Herbert Hoover, Lyndon Johnson, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Bill Clinton; and for Richard Nixon materials. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Jul 30, 2005 The Charters of Freedom
This site contains facsimiles, transcripts, and background information on "the founding documents of the United States": the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Includes questions and answers about the Constitution and its amendments, "brief biographies of each of the Founding Fathers who were delegates to the Constitutional Convention," and more. From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/charters.html Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, International Governments, Labor, Nonfiction by Genre, Presidents by Name, United States History Last updated Jul 30, 2008 American Originals
"A selection of some of the most significant and compelling documents from the National Archives holdings." Presents the full text of the Louisiana Purchase agreements, a police report on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the 1868 treaty with the Sioux Indians, reportage of the collision of the Titanic with an iceberg, President Franklin Roosevelt's declaration of war against Japan, President Nixon's letter of resignation, and several other documents. From the National Archives and Records Administration. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/american_originals/original.html Topics: History, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Nonfiction by Genre, Presidents by Name, United States History Last updated Sep 3, 2007 NARA Interagency Working Group: The Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Records Interagency Working Group
In 1999 "in accordance with the Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act ... President Clinton established the Nazi War Criminal Records Interagency Working Group (IWG). The group is ... directed to locate, inventory, recommend for declassification, and make available all classified Nazi war criminal records ... to the public." This site provides extensive finding aids to documents from various government agencies, bibliographies, glossaries, Holocaust timelines, and related documents. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://archives.gov/iwg/ Topics: Crime, Military, Notable People, World War II Last updated Jun 1, 2006 The Declaration of Independence: Our National Treasure
"While the [2004] movie 'National Treasure' suggests that something is on the back of the Declaration of Independence, you've come to the right place to find out what's really on the reverse." The site features an image of the back, questions and answers about the Declaration, and the article "The Flip Side of History" (about what is written on the backs of other important historical documents). From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/treasure/index.html Topics: Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Aug 7, 2008 American Originals: Part II
A few historical documents including George Washington's expense book, a Civil War telegram from Abraham Lincoln to General Grant, and John F. Kennedy's speech notes from Berlin. From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/american_originals/origina2.html Topics: History, Presidents by Name, United States History Last updated Sep 1, 2007 Our Documents
Readings, sponsored competitions, and educational materials focused around "100 milestone documents, compiled by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), and drawn primarily from its nationwide holdings. The documents chronicle United States history from 1776 to 1965." As of this writing, approximately half of these documents were available on this site, with more presented every week. Sponsored by National History Day, NARA, and the USA Freedom Corps. http://www.ourdocuments.gov/ Topics: History, United States History Last updated Nov 26, 2002 Dwight D. Eisenhower Library and Museum
Information about this "repository for the preservation of historical papers, audiovisual materials and the artifacts relating to Dwight D. Eisenhower and his times." Among the online materials are photographs, documents, and selected speeches and quotes. The Reference Desk answers frequently asked questions and provides links to more information. http://www.eisenhower.utexas.edu/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Feb 1, 2005 Records Pertaining to John G. Roberts, Jr.
A collection of documents released by the National Archives in connection with the Supreme Court confirmation process for John Roberts. Includes material from the 1980s from the Ronald Reagan Library and the Department of Justice when Roberts was Special Assistant to United States Attorney William French Smith and Associate Counsel to President Ronald Reagan. From the National Archives. http://www.archives.gov/news/john-roberts/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Law, Law, Presidents by Name Last updated Sep 14, 2005 Powers of Persuasion: Poster Art from World War II
A collection of propaganda posters used by the U.S. government to explain and promote the war effort in Europe and the Pacific. The exhibit is divided into two parts: patriotism, and the horrors of war. There are a number of familiar images, including the famous "Four Freedoms" series by Norman Rockwell. A fascinating look at the psychology of wartime communication from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/powers_of_persuasion/powers_of_persuasion_home.html Topics: Art, Communications, World War II Last updated Jun 1, 2006 The Emancipation Proclamation
This site contains images of the entire original Emancipation Proclamation, a transcript, and an explanation of its historical significance during and after the Civil War. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/american_originals_iv/sections/text_emancipation.html Topics: Black Resources, United States History Last updated Jul 24, 2005 Records Pertaining to Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr.
Collection of documents released by the National Archives in connection with the Supreme Court confirmation process for Samuel A. Alito Jr. Includes links to material from the archives of the Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush presidential libraries. From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/news/samuel-alito/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Law Last updated Feb 7, 2006 Frequently Asked Questions About Instant Messaging
Questions and answers from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) about "Instant Messaging (IM)... an electronic messaging service that allows users. ... to exchange text messages with connected parties in real time." Topics include how IM differs from email, current best practices for capturing IM, and archiving of IM content created by government agency employees when the IM is a federal record. http://www.archives.gov/records-mgmt/initiatives/im-faq.html Topics: Internet Last updated Oct 9, 2006 When Nixon Met Elvis
"Elvis Presley met President Richard M. Nixon in the Oval Office in December 1970. ... Through the original letters and memorandums written by Presley and the White House staff, this exhibit tells the behind-the-scenes story of how the meeting was arranged." Also features a series of photos from the event, including a famous image of the two shaking hands. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/nixon-met-elvis/ Topics: Musicians, Presidents by Name Last updated Mar 20, 2007 The National Archives: Women
Annotated links to "historical websites relevant to women in the United States." Topics include African American women, bibliographies, biographies, politics and women, primary documents and images, women's suffrage, and women in the military. From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Note: some dead links, but still a useful resource. http://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/womens-history.html Topics: Women Last updated Mar 7, 2007 U.S. Electoral College: 2008 Presidential Election
Background about the Electoral College and the 2008 presidential election. The Electoral College is a the process where "people of the United States vote for the electors who then vote for the President." View how votes are distributed among the states, state laws and requirements, and use the Electoral College calculator to predict who will win the election. Includes related links. From the Office of the Federal Register, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/2008/ Topics: 2008 Presidential Election, U.S. Elections Last updated Oct 19, 2007 The National Archives: Veterans and Their Families
Compilation of resources for locating archival material about U.S. military veterans. Provides brochures, FAQs, and other information about military service records and official military personnel files, covering enlistment, duty stations, awards and medals, separation, and other administrative details. Also includes material about obtaining medical records, what information is not available from the National Archives, information available from other agencies and organization concerned with veterans, and more. From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/veterans/ Topics: Communities & Groups Last updated Oct 31, 2007 The National Archives: Federal Web Harvests
The "National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) harvests Federal web sites on a recurring basis. ... Those harvests are currently conducted at the end of each Presidential term (4 years) and Congress (2 years) to provide a macro view of how the government's web presence changes with the election cycles." As of September 2008, the website contains the (searchable and browsable) harvests from the 109th Congress (2006) and Presidential Term (2004). From NARA. http://www.webharvest.gov/collections/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Sep 9, 2008 Design for Democracy: 200 Years of Drawings From the National Archives
Online exhibit of designs "created in fulfillment of a wide range of Federal policies and programs." Includes paintings, drawings, and sketches of "ideas for symbols, improvements, achievements in science and technology, and artistic expressions." Covers items such as flags and seals, buildings and monuments, patents, and posters. From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/designs_for_democracy/index.html Topics: Art Last updated Mar 24, 2009 Featured Documents: Congress Establishes Thanksgiving
An essay on the establishment in the U.S. of Thanksgiving as a legal holiday, beginning with the original proclamation of Thursday, November 26, 1789, as a day of public Thanksgiving. A subsequent proclamation in 1939 moved Thanksgiving to the second-to-last Thursday of November (due to concerns about a shortened Christmas shopping season), and a 1941 resolution established "the fourth Thursday in November as the federal Thanksgiving Day holiday." From the National Archives. http://www.archives.gov/legislative/features/thanksgiving/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Nov 12, 2008 Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Website for this presidential library located in Yorba Linda, California. Features a Richard Nixon timeline and biography, a virtual library of documents (such as a presidential diary) and online exhibits, and description of museum exhibits. Includes material such as excerpts of "198 hours of Nixon White House tape recordings and approximately 90,000 pages of textual materials from the Nixon Presidency" released in December 2008. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.nixonlibrary.gov/ Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Dec 8, 2008 Escorting a Presidency into History: NARA's Role in a White House Transition
This article describes an "unheralded job" of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA): "planning for the transfer of hundreds of millions of textual, electronic, and audiovisual records, [and gifts]." For the George W. Bush administration, this transfer takes place "at exactly 12 noon on January 20, 2009." Describes history of such transfers to NARA (beginning in 1939 with Franklin D. Roosevelt) and the creation of presidential libraries. From the NARA Prologue magazine. http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2008/winter/transitions.html Topics: The United States Presidency Last updated Jan 19, 2009 Prologue: Summer 1997, Vol. 29, No. 2 [African American History & Federal Records]
This special summer 1997 issue of Prologue magazine "focuses on the use of federal records in African American historical research. Sixteen articles by NARA staff and other historians explore the depth and breadth of material in the National Archives relative to African Americans. This issue examines the Civil War and Reconstruction, labor issues, civil rights, pictorial records, and research aids." From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1997/summer/ Topics: Black Resources Last updated Feb 9, 2009 The First Proposal or What a Future President of the United States Did When He Was Rejected by the Woman He Loved
This article describes the early relationship and almost nine-year courtship of Harry Truman and Bess Wallace Truman. Includes discussion of their correspondence and a copy of a 1911 letter "in which he asks a very surprising question: 'Speaking of diamonds would you wear a solitaire one on your left hand should I get it?" They were not married until 1919. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Prologue magazine. http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2007/winter/proposal.html Topics: Correspondence, Presidents by Name Last updated Feb 2, 2009 9/11 Commission Records
Background, FAQ, finding aid, and other material about the 9/11 Commission records, of which "a significant portion of the collection [was] made available to the public on Wednesday, January 14 [2009]." As of early 2009, the Memoranda for the Record (MFRs, "summaries of the interviews the Commission conducted with federal, State, and local employees, individuals from the private sector, and scholars") are accessible online. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/legislative/research/9-11/ Topics: September 11 & Beyond Last updated Jan 26, 2009 Featured Documents: The North Atlantic Treaty
Presentation of the North Atlantic Treaty, signed on April 4, 1949, by the U.S., Canada, and 10 Western European nations, establishing "a mutual defense pact against possible aggression from the Soviet Union." Features digitized English and French versions of the treaty preamble and signature pages, and links to the treaty text and related pages about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/north_atlantic_treaty/ Topics: International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements Last updated Apr 9, 2009 Nixon Head of State Gifts
This is "an online photo exhibit showcasing samples of the 30,000 gifts received by the White House during Richard Nixon's presidency." Features a slide show (or gallery in the dial-up/HTML version), description, and background about the Head of State gift, which is exchanged between the president and foreign government officials as "a symbol of diplomacy and friendship." From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://nixon.archives.gov/exhibits/gifts/index.html Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Apr 7, 2009 |
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